G'day all,
Im a Rye boy and im looking at getting a bigger kite.
What size do you guys normaly use for Rye winds im guessing 10 - 20 knots of wind.
and hoping some of you guys know a better average of wind here.
Ive roughly been told a 13m kite im normaly 65 -70 kgs on a Mojo 65 board i guess about 130 cms board or 65'??
not a complete beginner but not a pro lol.
whats your thoughts
cheers cam

Also wheres the closest shop down here?? Used to be one in Rye but that shut years ago.
I think theres one in sandringham?? any closer? I work in Seaford so it shouldnt be too bad to check out some after work if they are open still

Gorgo said...

You need to tell us what size kite you normally use. Generally lighter wind riding is more about the board than the kite.

Ahh yep my bad sorry
Um have a 2001 Peter Lynn arc840 lol
Ive got a almost 6 foot modified surfboard for lighter wind and the other thin kite board for good wind.
Ive been told on the forum that the old Arc is a piece of crap. but thats all i could get back then in the budget. taught myself on it.

but been told to go newer and bigger as it will be near inpossible to body drag upwind with the arc.
because ive been using a ankle leashe ive never had to body drag up wind
silly me haha. touch wood no carnage.

ill still try body draggin up wind with the arc but i want a bigger kite for lighter winds
and one to use in most conditions. plus get up a bit with the ages haha

Im pretty well sorted well i think so lol
body drag where i want to etc just have never tried body draging up wind to recover my board. because ive been using a leashe and havnt lost the board yet.
i only get out once or twice a year but i really want to go out more.

the reason for looking for another kite was due to being told that id be lucky if i could body drag up wind with it and the de power is crap.
But ive never had any troubles with the kite.
just never tried the upwind drag lol
so when i can get out next im going to try it and ditch the leash so i dont get sconed with the board.

the surf board ive got is what i bought when i got my kite 10 years ago hahaha
been modified fairly flat on the bottom with sharpend rails and two extra fins added.
just how it was when i got it. oh and has straps.

Id like a bigger kite so i can go out in less windier conditions.
I generaly use the surf board if im struggling with the wind (not enough) bit more surface area to keep me humbing along. but as soon as the wind has picked up i grab the other board. heaps better to ride and i can edge heaps hard to go upwind quicker with better steerablility.
so you rekon 10 -11? thoughts on the 13m??
thanks for the reply so far
cheers cam

Ahh ok
So i should be looking for a 10 - 11
Im not to fussed with riding n sparrows fart wind lol rough average i think
Is 10 - 15 -20
Thanks for he help fellas.
Time to start saving lol

Rye cops Northerlies, and its quite common to get strong 25-30+ knots winds during winter. An 8 +10m would see you through most of the good days down there, without having to sit out sessions cos your maxed out on an 11m.